MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The shaft of the bone is also called the
A
epiphysis
B
diaphysis
C
endosteum
D
periosteum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The diaphysis is the main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone. It is made up of cortical bone and usually contains bone marrow and adipose tissue (fat).

Detailed explanation-2: -The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone. The hollow region in the diaphysis is called the medullary cavity, which is filled with yellow marrow. The walls of the diaphysis are composed of dense and hard compact bone.

Detailed explanation-3: -The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The diaphysis, commonly referred to as the shaft, is the long tubular structure in all long bones.

Detailed explanation-5: -The diaphysis contains the medulla of the bone, which houses bone marrow. The marrow is the primary tissue responsible for the production of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. The epiphysis is the terminal end of the long bone that is typically responsible for articulation.

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